CPP, a division of Imperial Dade Canada, leading national distributor, has a job open in St-Laurent. The Purchasing/Inventory Technician manages inventory replenishment within multiple warehouses for assigned vendors with a goal of maximizing inventory investment while supporting service level expectations. Maintains replenishment parameters and prepares replenishment forecasts. Prepares reports on vendor performance. Participates in special Supply Chain projects.
Imperial Dade is the leading distributor of foodservice packaging, facilities maintenance supplies and equipment in the U.S. As a provider of customized supply chain solutions, the company serves customers in many business-to-business market segments including supermarkets, healthcare facilities, universities, and restaurants. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in New Jersey, Imperial Dade serves more than 80,000 customers through a footprint of 100+ branches.

Responsibilities:

• Create purchase orders and send to respective suppliers
• Follow-up open purchase orders
• Identify and return defective or non-conforming items to suppliers
• Procurement of items and supplier sourcing
• Pricing negociation
• Create item numbers for new products in an ERP system
• Inventory rechecks and balances
• Maximize inventory turns and reordering cycles
• Ensure proper and up to date costing in an ERP system

Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English & French). Employee needs to be able to communicate with the head office, outside vendors, and suppliers etc.
• Entry level analytical skills with good problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Strong planning, organization, and customer relations skills required.
• Fundamental knowledge of PC applications
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a buyer in a high volume, multi-location distribution environment
• 4-year degree required; logistics, management, business analysis or related degree preferred.

Working/Other Conditions:

• In-office work model.
• Indoor office environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Prolong periods of sitting, and computer and phone use.

At Imperial Dade, we offer an exciting environment in which to work, learn, and grow professionally. We are excited to continue to invite talented individuals with a passion for excellence to join our team. As a family-owned and operated company, we value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits, and a generous Paid Time Off Package.
Imperial Dade is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. If you require any support in the application process, including disability accommodation, please contact hrcanada@imperialdade.com, or call (514) 367-1111

• Create purchase orders and send to respective suppliers
• Follow-up open purchase orders
• Identify and return defective or non-conforming items to suppliers
• Procurement of items and supplier sourcing
• Pricing negociation
• Create item numbers for new products in an ERP system
• Inventory rechecks and balances
• Maximize inventory turns and reordering cycles
• Ensure proper and up to date costing in an ERP syste